You’ve got a video camera…what next?
The basic idea is to put something in front of the camera and push the red button, but there’s a lot more. This video is just a few tips and tricks to get you on your way. The main thing is to just start making videos and then each one will get better and better.
If you’re going to go handheld, you can improve your stability by holding your elbows in. A tripod will keep the camera steady. If possible have the camera at eyeline or above because people just look more beautiful from above. You don’t need to see up my nose.
Jump cuts are when you see lots of cuts without a change in camera position. I use these a lot. It also helps to plan some things out. I make a bullet list of things that I want to make sure I say. When working with other people, I find it’s easier to ask them to talk about a list of topics rather than memorize things.
Don’t be afraid to shoot it again and again and again. A few people called in today and I’m going to respond to their questions in future videos. If you’ve got tips for shooting video, leave a note in the comments or leave me a voicemail at 917-720-4197 and I might post your message in a future post! MP4 Link
Hi Bre,
Fun Video!
Blogged.
–Steve
So is Etsy encouraging their members to make more videos about their products?
Excellent Bre! With more people getting in online video, helps if they could get inexpensive tips to making great videos
Great video. I look forward to seeing more about this.
I am starting a new video project and I’ve been thinking about how important MUSIC is to accompany the images. I know that there is a ton of CC licensed music out there, but searching for really good stuff can be like looking for the old needle in a haystack. Where can I find the best music out there? Generally I am looking for some good downtempo beats and grooves, jazzy ambient pop type stuff. Any ideas?
Hi Bre, referred to you by Steve Garfield. Great video tips! Just like Steve Garfield said, the jump cuts were really good!
Looking forward to your other videos.
@Jamey Consider MusicBakery.com, SmartSound.com, or Google for “jazzy royalty free music”
Great tips. I never thought about pushing in on the video when needing to cut two clips from the same plain. I’ll have to remember that one.
Hey Bre,
You gave me the final push to finally move forward with this tutorial on how I make my Resin rings.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAEKnv0OU08
[...] de praticamente tudo, criou uma série de 5 tutoriais sobre vídeo para a internet (camera-choices, pushing-the-red-button, audio-options, lighting e editing-and-publishing). Este é um bom exemplo pela boa apresentação [...]